Alabama Cattlemen’s Association

Inaugural Heart of Beef Month Award presented by Alabama Cattlemen’s Association

The Alabama Cattlemen’s Association (ACA) awarded the inaugural Heart of Beef Month award to Michael Pounders from Franklin County. Josie Jones with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, spoke with Southeast AgNet’s Dale Sandlin. She explained the contest and the volunteer efforts to promote beef during Alabama’s 60th Beef Month this year. Josie also shared the efforts of this year’s award winner, …

Cattle

Uptick of Cattle Placements in Feedlots

While the recent Cattle on Feed Report from USDA noted the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. was down one percent from last year, it also shows placements in feedlots during January was up two percent. Rusty Halvorson has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …

florida beef council

Florida Beef Council Participates in South Beach Event

The Florida Beef Council (FBC) recently took part in the South Beach Wine and Food Festival. FBC Director of Education & Promotion, DeAnne Maples, explains to Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman how they were involved in this annual event. For more information on Beef Checkoff activities in Florida, contact the FBC office in Kissimmee. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …

Georgia Beef Board

Georgia Beef Board Ready for Grilling Promotions

As temperatures start to warm up, the grills are coming out and the Georgia Beef Board (GBB) is looking forward to providing information to consumers about tasty beef recipes for them to enjoy at home. GBB Chairman Robert Fountain says it’s the time of year they look forward to.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …

June Cattle on Feed report

Very Friendly Cattle Trade

The cattle trade is still very friendly after the recent Cattle on Feed Report. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026

Cattle on Feed

U.S. Cattle on Feed Down One Percent

The February Cattle on Feed Report from USDA shows the number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the U.S. for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head was 11.7 million head on February 1, 2025. That is 1 percent below February 1, 2024. Placements in feedlots during January was 1.82 million head, 2 percent above 2024. …

farm bill

New Numbers for Beef Producers

New numbers for beef producers were available in a recent report. Rusty Halvorson has more on that, along with information about labor issues for hog producers. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

cattle

Keeping an Eye on the Cattle Trade

Traders have been keeping a close eye on the cattle trade. Mark Oppold has a look at what many expect to see in trading ahead. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides …